...RED FLAG CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON IN NORTH
MISSISSIPPI...
.A combination of gusty northeast 20 ft winds associated with the
approach of Hurricane Ian into the Gulf Coast, low relative
humidity values between 20 to 25 percent and 10 hour fuel
moisture values below 10 percent will result in the potential for
Red Flag conditions over North Mississippi Wednesday afternoon.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS...LOW
HUMIDITY...AND LOW FUEL MOISTURE FOR NORTH MISSISSIPPI...
* WIND...Northeast 20 foot winds between 11-15 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
* HUMIDITY...between 20 to 25 percent
* 10 HOUR FUEL MOISTURE...less than 10 percent
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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